A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9259264 Details
Epoch: 434 Number of transactions in block: 24 slot_no: 102529201 epoch_slot_no: 404401 block_no: 9259087 slot_leader_id: 5598044 size: 81949 time: 2023-09-07 14:04:52 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5bfb7af9c6d47c0a4cb7c37c9569af941ae36046f0e7d19f1571eecfe552383Block Operator
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